BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – The Binghamton Senators announced today that the 2012 Face Off Against Cancer presented by Lourdes will take place on Sunday, March 4 as the B-Sens host the St. John’s IceCaps at 5:05 p.m.

Lourdes Hospital will have a display located at the main entrance to the arena concourse where they will be highlighting their “I Turned Pro: Proactive on Prostate Cancer” campaign featuring B-Sens’ head coach Kurt Kleinendorst.

The public information campaign is a partnership between Lourdes Hospital, United Health Services and New York State Senator Tom Libous. It encourages men to talk with their healthcare providers about the potential benefits of early prostate cancer screening, including the digital rectal examination (DRE) and the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test.

Fans attending the game are encouraged to visit the various cancer awareness displays and meet the 2012 American Cancer Society Relay for Life teams that will be present throughout the arena concourse. Many teams will features raffles and prizes to encourage donations.

In addition to the concourse displays Lourdes Hospital’s “Mission in Motion” van will be on display out in front of the arena. The “Mission in Motion” van is a member of the Cancer Services Program, a New York State funded program that provides no cost/low cost mammograms, pelvic exams, and pap tests.

The game also features a ceremonial first puck drop byJoe Carpenter, Administrative Director of Lourdes Regional Cancer Center and a “Survivors Lap” will take place during the first intermission.

In the past six years that the B-Sens and Lourdes have teamed for the Face Off Against Cancer they have successfully raised over $63,000 for cancer research.

Game time is set for 5:05 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. Tickets are $18.50 for side seating, $17.50 for end seating. Fans can purchase tickets at www.ticketmaster.com, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 or in person at the Binghamton Senators’ executive office or the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena box office.